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Add 2/90 and 50/49

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 1/49

2/90 + 50/49 is 2299/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    2/90 = 2 × 49/90 × 49 = 98/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    50/49 = 50 × 90/49 × 90 = 4500/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/4410 + 4500/4410 = 98 + 4500/4410 = 4598/4410
  5. 4598/4410 simplified gives 2299/2205
  6. So, 2/90 + 50/49 = 2299/2205
    In mixed form: 194/2205

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